How to Pronounce Anal

To pronounce "anal", say AN-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪ.nəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈeɪ.nəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anal”

"anal" has 2 syllables: an-al. It rhymes with anile and veinal, if that helps it stick.

What does anal mean?

noun

  1. Any of the anal scales of a reptile.
  2. Anal sex.

    “I'll do anything except anal.”

adjective

  1. Of, related to, intended for or involving the anus.

    “an anal examination”

  2. Of the stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is alleged to be concentrated on the anal region.

Synonyms

anal-retentivefussypernicketypicky

Words that rhyme with anal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anileveinalchanalmorainalstaynilbacchanal

Related words

rectalanusfecalchemtaintsodomymanicpsycho

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anal"?▾

"Anal" has 2 syllables: an · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "anal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anal" is /ˈeɪ.nəl/.

What does "anal" mean?▾

Anal: Any of the anal scales of a reptile.

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